Kirk Merrington Primary School
100%
Capacity
172
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Kirk Merrington Primary School
Kirk Merrington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 172 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 172 places).
the school is led by headteacher Nicola Murray, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3921st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 170 in County Durham.
Kirk Merrington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 25 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kirk Merrington Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Kirk Merrington Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | South View, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB |
| Headteacher | Nicola Murray |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 172 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 172 / 172 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3921st of 13,686
Nationally
207th of 677
In North East
51st of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
71%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
71%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
88
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South View, Spennymoor
County Durham, DL16 7JB
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